Eaton
A global leader in power management, providing energy-efficient solutions for various industries.
Operational Technologies / Automation Engineer
Lead Industry 4.0 automation projects, improve manufacturing productivity, and provide technical support.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Operational Technologies / Automation Engineer will develop, lead and plan Manufacturing Engineering initiatives that drive significant advancements in productivity, product cost, quality, and maintenance of plant facilities and production processes. The role involves a wide variety of engineering and technical tasks, applying engineering knowledge to solve complex problems related to products, materials, manufacturing processes, testing, and unique design applications. The engineer will manage Industry 4.0 projects—including automation, digital core, IIoT, additive manufacturing, and systems integration—at the Cleveland, TN plant, overseeing project objectives and timelines. Responsibilities also include developing problem‑solving approaches using Industry 4.0 methodologies, guiding plant teams on machine connectivity and data acquisition, assisting manufacturing teams with business case development, and training key personnel on deployed tools and technologies. Additionally, the engineer will act as a subject‑matter expert for Industry 4.0 tools, maintain project budgets, support talent development, and provide technical expertise for automation and manufacturing processes. • Lead and plan Manufacturing Engineering initiatives to improve productivity, cost, quality, and equipment maintenance. • Manage Industry 4.0 projects (automation, digital core, IIoT, additive manufacturing) at the Cleveland, TN plant, ensuring objectives and timelines. • Develop problem‑solving approaches using Industry 4.0 methodologies for processes, tooling, equipment, facilities, and cost. • Guide plant teams on machine connectivity and data acquisition activities. • Assist manufacturing teams in developing, submitting, and approving business cases for Industry 4.0 project opportunities. • Train key plant personnel on deployed Industry 4.0 tools and technologies to ensure successful adoption. • Serve as subject‑matter expert for Industry 4.0 tools and technologies for site teams. • Establish and maintain project expense and capital budgets within pre‑established limits. • Support development of technical, engineering, and support talent. • Provide technical expertise and support related to automation and manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸automation
- ▸iiot
- ▸additive manufacturing
- ▸data acquisition
- ▸machine connectivity
- ▸project budget
What You Bring
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Mechatronics, or a technical science field is required, along with a minimum of three years of demonstrated proficiency in robotics programming or automated manufacturing equipment. Candidates must have knowledge of MRP systems, expert MS Office skills, and working familiarity with PowerBI, Power Apps, and other digital formats. • Require a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, or Technical Science and at least three years of robotics programming experience. • Proficient with MRP systems, expert MS Office skills, and working knowledge of PowerBI, Power Apps, and other digital formats.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸robotics
- ▸3 years
- ▸mrp
- ▸ms office
- ▸powerbi
Work Environment
Onsite